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Lurgan's Ryan McShane joins line-up of RTE's Dancing With The Stars

Ryan McShane started dancing aged seven and made his mark when he won his first British competition – the British Nationals 
Ryan McShane started dancing aged seven and made his mark when he won his first British competition – the British Nationals  Ryan McShane started dancing aged seven and made his mark when he won his first British competition – the British Nationals 
By Jennifer Maloney

STRICTLY Come Dancing may be over for another year but fans already feeling Glitterball trophy withdrawal symptons can set their viewing sights on RTE's Dancing With The Stars.

The show, presented by Amanda Byram and Strictly Come Dancing competitor Nicky Byrne, wil air on RTE One for twelve weeks beginning at 6.30pm on Sunday, January 8 

Dancer Ryan McShane (32) from Lurgan in Co Armagh, is part of the team of professionals aiming to turn eleven celebrities into dancefloor maestros.

Ryan started dancing aged seven and made his mark when he won his first British competition – the British Nationals.

With his partner, Ksenia Zsikhotska, he is now the United Kingdom & British Latin Professional Champion & British Show Dance Champions.

The line-up includes weight-loss guru Dr Eva Orsmond, sports commentator Des Cahill, Kerry footballer Aidan O’Mahony, reporter Teresa Mannion, Big Brother star Hughie Maughan, comedian Katherine Lynch and model Thalia Heffernan.

Also joining the show is HomeTown’s Dayl Cronin, comedian Des Bishop, Fair City and The Fall actress Aoibhin Garrihy plus Red Rock and Love/Hate actressDenise McCormack.